Synonyms of stood in

stood in

verb

past tense of stand in

as in substituted

to serve as a replacement usually for a time only

she will be standing in for the regular teacher for a week

Synonyms & Similar Words

• substituted
• stepped in
• took over
• filled in
• covered
• spelled
• subbed
• pinch-hit
• relieved
• doubled (as)
• understudied

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stood in

Gauff knocked the ball into a rectangular expanse of blue, as Jović stood in the doubles alley and doubled over to her knees, trying to catch her breath. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Rob Lowe had plenty of competition for blockbuster roles in the 1980s and ’90s – and one Hollywood heavyweight repeatedly stood in his way. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026

But the violence that plagued Muslims and mosques in the days and years after 9/11 stood in stark contrast to those sentiments. — Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

Detric Bing-Dukes stood in silence as the scene erupted around him. — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 5 Sep. 2026

In Montpelier, Vermont, a city that has experienced significant flooding through the years, arborist Joseph Ferris stands next to a giant elm tree that has stood in the state’s capital since the late 1800s. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Back in the box, Cowen stood in front of the whiteboard and updated the jump list. — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Rosignoli also recommended the Museo Civico Naturalistico-Archeologico in Vicenza, which has finds from Lake Fimon and Teatro Berga, an actual Roman theater that once stood in the city center. — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

As Brock Purdy stood in the visitors’ locker room in his super-comfortable toe socks, he was asked if any 49ers talked about returning to SoFi Stadium this season. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026